System Manager, Philanthropy Communications

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.
Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Manages philanthropy communications systemwide and a comprehensive philanthropy communications calendar in support of market-based philanthropy teams and their fundraising goals. Provides communications support for sustained gifts program directed toward individual donors to include associate giving, grateful patient acquisition programs, donor retention and growth of major gifts pipeline. Works closely with the leadership and foundation staff systemwide to increase the number and value of annual, mid-level, and major donors. Supervises and instructs site-level philanthropy teams on systemwide sustained giving processes, collateral, and objectives.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in fundraising, business administration, health administration or communications or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's degree: Preferred
• Five years' philanthropy experience: Preferred
• One year leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) accreditation: Preferred
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required

Essential Functions:

• Develops annual philanthropy communications plans in collaboration with each site in support of goals and strategies, including precise and practical deadlines to maximize annual and mid-level giving from individual donors in concert with overall organizational goals. Achieves strategic plan targets to increase its support from the community.
• Directs the coordination and promotion of sustained giving toolkits, including associate giving campaign materials and training. Responsible for managing and maximizing the philanthropy communications program ROI.
• Ensures appropriate and adequate tracking, acknowledgment, and recognition of all philanthropy communications. Provides staff leadership for the employee donation campaign to secure annual employee campaign goals. Implements annual plan of direct mail and other annual giving programs.
• Manages direct response vendor relationship and coordinates with them preparing and customizing site appropriate materials.
• Collaborates with marketing and communications at system and site level and with the donor digital engagement coordinators to ensure continuity across delivery mechanisms.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

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